These Are the Bones
Unveiling the Burden: The Symbolic Essence of "These Are the Bones" by Phil Lopes
Lyrics
These are the bones I was born to carry,
Reflecting on the burdens and challenges inherent in one's existence.
These are the bones I have sworn to bury,
Committing to overcoming and leaving behind the difficulties associated with life.
These are the bones,
Acknowledging and addressing personal struggles or issues.
None of which are ordinary.
Emphasizing that the challenges faced are significant and not ordinary.
What do I do if it’s you in the hallway,
Contemplating how to interact with a specific person in a shared space.
What do I say so you don’t look at me the wrong way,
Expressing concern about being misunderstood or judged by the person in the hallway.
How can I be everything that I am meant to be,
Pondering the challenge of fulfilling one's potential and purpose.
How do I do it on my own,
Questioning the ability to navigate life independently.
With these bones,
Highlighting the struggle carried within, represented by the metaphorical "bones."
Inside of me.
Stressing the internal nature of the challenges and conflicts.
These are the bones that you hear,
Pointing out that the challenges are audible or noticeable to others.
These are the bones that you fear,
Indicating that others may be afraid or uneasy about the challenges expressed.
These are the bones,
Reiterating that the struggles are an integral part and cannot be ignored.
None of which can disappear.
Emphasizing the lasting and persistent nature of the internal challenges.
You’re telling me no you can’t go both ways,
Facing external pressures and expectations to conform to a singular path.
You’re telling me so I go the one way,
Choosing a direction despite external influence or expectations.
How do you know what I’m feeling in my bones,
Questioning others' understanding of the internal struggles.
Guess I’m going on my own,
Accepting the need to navigate life independently, even if it means going alone.
With these bones,
Reiterating the internal nature of the challenges carried throughout life.
Inside of me.
Emphasizing the enduring presence of the internal struggles within the individual.
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